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Happy!

Cloudwater Brew Co
United Kingdom·Pale Ale
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Bright, vibrant aromatics from a blend of favourite hops meet a smooth body and a dry finish that lets the soft, juicy flavours linger. At 3.4% this easy-drinking pale ale in Cloudwater's core range is the epitome of sessionability, treating you to full flavour yet staying soft, juicy and refreshing.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
juicyfruityclean
juicy
fruity
clean
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
Vibrant and inviting hop aromatics dominate the nose, with prominent citrus and juicy fruit notes blending seamlessly.
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Happy!

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation throughout. A white head forms readily and maintains good retention, leaving light lacing on the glass as the beer is consumed.

pale goldbright, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Vibrant and inviting hop aromatics dominate the nose, with prominent citrus and juicy fruit notes blending seamlessly. The malt character remains subtle and clean, allowing the noble hop character to shine without becoming harsh or aggressive.

citrus forwardjuicy fruitbright hopsclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft, juicy flavours that develop into a restrained bitterness mid-palate. The smooth body carries the citrus and fruity character without weight, finishing with a clean, dry quality that invites another sip rather than lingering heavily.

juicy entrybalanced bitternesssmooth bodydry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with residual fruit notes persisting gently. At 3.4% ABV, the beer dries quickly without harshness, leaving the palate refreshed and ready.

dryfruit lingersrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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